Folding baby-carriage.



No. 882,902. PATENTED MAR. 24, 1908. J. B. LOSHBOUGH.

FOLDING BABY CARRIAGE.

APPLICATION FILED JUNE 14, 1907.

2 SHBETSSHBET 1.

4 pm Grrowmp No. 882,902. JEATENTBD MAR. 24, 1908. LE. LOSHBOUGH.

FOLDING BABY CARRIAGE.

APPLICATION FILED 111m: 14, 1907.

2 SHEETS-SHEET 2.

UNITED sTA'rns PATENT OFFICE.

JAMES E. LOSHBOUGH, OF ELKHART, INDIANA, ASSIGNOR, BX MESNE ASSIGNMENTS, TO

' STURGIS STEEL GO-CART COMPANY, OF STURGIS, MICHIGAN.

FOLDING BABY-CARRIAGE.

Specification of Letter- Patent.

Application June 14, 1907. Seth-l No. 879,078.

Patented March 24, 1908.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, JAMES E. LosnnoUon, a citizen of the United States, residing at the city and county of Elkhart, State of Indiana, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Folding Baby-Carriages, of which the followin is a specification.

This invention re ates to improvements in childrens c'arria es. v

It relates part cularly to improvements in folding carriages, such as are commonly desi' ated as g'ocarts, although certain features ti dreof are ada ted for use in other relations.

The main 0 jects. of this invention are, first, to provide in a childs carriage of the class described an improved spring axle suport. Second, to provide an improved-adustable foot rest.' Third, to provide in a structure of the class described an improved means for looking or holding it in its folded or collapsed osition.

Further ob ects, and ob'ects relating to details of construction, will definitel appear from the detailed description to f0 low.

I accomplish'the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification.

The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims. I

A structure embodying the features of my invention is clearly il ustrated in the accompanying drawing, forming a part of this specification, in which,

Figure .1 is a side elevation of a structure embodying the features of my invention, the foot rest being shown by dotted lines in its elevated position. Fig. 2 is an enlarged section' taken on a line corresponding to line 22 of Fig. 1, showing structural details of the s ring axle support. Fig. 3 is a detail side e evation of the structure in its collapsed position. Fig. 4 is an enlarged detail front elevation, showing the foot rest supports and adjusting means therefor. lar ed detail taken on a line correspondin to e 5-5 of Fig. 4. Fig. 6 is. an enlar e longitudinal detail section taken on a me corresponding to line 66 of Fig. 5. Fi 7 is an enlarged detail section taken on a e corresponding to line 77 of Fig; 4, showing details of the latch mechanism. Fig. 8 is a detail view, showin a modification. of the latch mechanism. ig. 9 is a vertical section taken on a line corresponding to line 9--9'o Fig. 8. v

Fig. 5'is an en- In the draw' the sectional views aretaken looking in t e direction of the little arrows at the ends of the section lines, and similar numerals of reference refer to similar parts throughout the several views.

Referring to the drawing, the side pieces 1 of the frame are relatively fixed or rigid and are provided with a handle at their up or ends.

These side pieces are prefers l. curved downwardl lower ends. On t e lower end 0 the side ieces 1 is the axle forthe forward wheels. he side pieces 2 by which the rear axle is carried are connected to the side pieces 1 by the pivots 3. The side ieces 2 are made up of sections 4 and 6. he meeting ends of the sections 4 and 6 are overlap ed and secured together by a pivot 8.- he ends of the sections 4 and 6 are provided with laterally pro ecting arms 5 and 7, respectively, the ivot 8 being located between the arms.

T e spring 9 is connected to the arms 5 and 7, so that on movement of the sections on their connecting pivot, stress is put on the; spring), thereby providing a spring support or t e rear axle. The side rails 10 are provided with longitudinal slots in which the and forwardl at their ooks 12 on the u per ends of the side pieces 2 are e aged. e side rails 10 are pivoted to the ed side pieces 1 at 13, so as to sm upwardly in folding the carriage, as

cleary ap ars in Fig. 3.

The 1m 15 are pivotally connected to the side rails at their forward ends, the same being mounted on the pivots 23. The upper ends of these links are connected by the side bars 16 to the side pieces 1, the bars being secured to the side ieces by means of 'the pivots 17 and to the llIlkS 15 by the pivots 18.

The seat 19 is carried by the side rails and the back 20 is preferably mounted on the pivot 13, but, as the details of its connections and adjustment of the back form no therefor in the forward ends of theside rails. These latch rods also serve to hold the carriage in its collapsed or folded position, as they are adapted to engage in the slots 11 in the side rails when the carriage 1s folded; see Fig. 3. The latch is thus adapted to hold thefoot rest in its adjusted position, and also to serve as a lock for holdi the carriage in its collapsed or folded position.

The inner ends of the latch rods are provided with finger pieces 25 adapted to be grasped by the operator with the thumb and finger, so that they are both disengaged at the same time. The inner ends of the rods are supported by han ers 26 carried by the cross plece 22 for the oot rest carrying arms 21. A stop, as 25, is provided to limit the inward movement of the latch rods. The latch rods are held normally outward by means of the s rings 27, the inner ends of which bear against the hangers 26 and the outer ends a ainst collars 28, which are pinned to the atch rods.

In Figs. 8 and 9, I show a modified construction in which an A-shaped spring is arranged between the hanger arms, it being secured at its upper end by means of the clip 30, its arms engaging the finger pieces of the latch rods. This modified structure has the advantage of simplicity in manufacture. The foot rest 33 is pivoted to the lower ends of the carrying arms therefor, so that it may be folded up when the structure is colla sed. To secure this collapsing automatically, provide the foot rest with a rearwardly projecting lug 31, adapted to engage a lug 32 on one of the side rails when the structure is folded which automatically swings it on its pivot. By connecting the side pieces 2 of the frame as I have described, I secure a very desirable spring and at the same time one which is economical and durable.

It is the common practice to form the side pieces 2 of spring material. These springs are, however, expensive to produce, and in practice it is very difiicult to form and arran e them so that the springs on both sides of t e wheel will track.

My improved adjustable foot rest is very sim le in construction and quickly and easiy adjusted. The structure folds cornpactly and, when folded, is effectively held in its folded position.

I have illustrated and described my improvements in detail in the form referred y me on account of structural simplicity and economy. I am, however, aware that they are capable of considerable variations in structural details without departing from my invention, and I desire to be understood as claiming the same specifically as illustrated as well as broadly.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. In a earriage, the combination with an axle, of a support therefor, comprising two sections arranged with their ends overlapped,

said sections having laterally-projecting arms on their overlapped ends, a pivot for said sections arranged between the said arms thereof, and, a coiled spring connected to the said arms, fdr the purpose specified.

2. In a ca riage, the combination with an axle, of a support therefor, comprising a pair of pivotally connected sections having la'terally projecting arms thereon, and a coiled spring connected to said arms, for the purpose specified.

3. In a carriage, the combination with an axle, of a support therefor, comprising a pair of pivotally connected sections having laterally projecting arms thereon, and a spring connection for said arms, for the purpose specified.

4. In a carriage, the combination with a body, of an axle; a support therefor comrising a pair of pivotally connected memers, one of said members being connected to said body and the other to said axle; and a spring arranged to connect said members so that it is put under stress by the movement of the'members on their connecting pivot, for the purpose specified.

5. In a folding carriage, the combination of the downwardly and forwardly projecting fixed side pieces, having a handle at their upper ends; adjustable side pieces arranged across and pivoted to said fixed side pieces; axles carried by said side pieces; side rails to which the upper ends of said adjustable side pieces are s idably connected pivotally mounted on said fixed side pieces; vertically arranged links pivoted at the forward ends of said side rails; side bars pivoted to the upper ends of said vertically arranged links and said fixed side pieces; a foot rest; supporting arms therefor pivotally secured to the forward ends of said side rails; a pair of latch rods having finger pieces at their inner ends slidably arranged through the supporting arms of said foot rest; hangers for the inner ends of said latch rods through which they are slidably arranged, said side.

rails being provided with a plurality of holes adapted to receive said latch rods for adj ustably supporting said foot rest, said latch rods being adapted to automatically engage said side rails for holding the carriage in its collapsed or folded position; coiled springs arranged on said latch rods with their inner ends bearing against the hangers therefor; and collars secured to said latch rods adapted to'receive the thrust of said springs whereby said latch rods are held normally outward.

6. In a folding carriage, the combination of the downwardly and forwardly projecting fixed side pieces, having a handle at their upper ends; adjustable side pieces arranged across and pivoted to said fixed side pieces;

- to which the upper ends o said adjustable side pieces are slidably mounted on said fixed sidepieces; vertically arranged links pivoted at the forward ends of said side rails; side bars pivoted to the up- ,erends of said vertically arranged links an said fixed side ieces; a foot rest; supportin arms therefnr pivotally secured to the orward ends of said side rails; a pair of latch rods having finger pieces at their inner ends slidably arranged through the supporting arms of said foot rest; hangers for the innerends of said latch rods through which they are'slidabl arranged, said side rails being provided with a plurality of holes adapted to receive said latch rods for adj ustably supporting said foot rest, said latch rods being adapted to automatically engage said side rails for hold ing the carriage in its colla sed or folded positlon; and springs arrange to hold said latch rods normal outward.

7. In a fo din carria e, the combination of the downwar y and orwardly projecting fixed side pieces, having a handle at their upper ends; adjustable side across and ivoted to said ed side pieces; axles carrie by saidside pieces; side rails to which the upper ends of said adjustable side pieces are slidably connected pivotally mounted on said fixed side pieces; vertically arran ed lins pivoted at the forward ends of said side rails; side bars pivoted to the upper ends of said vertically arranged links and said fixed side piec afoot rest; sup ortingl arms therefor pivotally secured to t e forward ends of saidside rails; a pair of latch rods having finger pieces at their inner ends slidably arranged vthrough the supporting arms of said foot rest, said side rails being I provided with a plurality of holes ada ted to receive said'latch rods for ad'ustab y supportin said foot rest; coiles rings arrange on said latch rods with t eir inner ends bearing against the hangers therefor;

and collars secured to said latch rods adapted to receive the thrust of said springs whereby said latch rods are held normally outward.

8. In' a folding carria e, the combination of the downwardly and orwardly projecting fixed side pieces, having a handle at their upper ends; adjustable side pieces arranged across and pivoted to said fixed side'pieces;

' forward ends of sai axles carried by said side ieces; side rails to which the up er ends 0 said adjustable side pieces are s idably connected pivotally mounted on said fixed side pieces; vertically arranged links pivoted at the forward ends of said slde rails; side bars pivoted to the upper ends of saidvertically arranged links and said fixed side ieces; a footrest; supporting arms there or tpivotally secured to the 'side rails; and a pair of W latch rods having finger pieces at their inner ends slidably arranged through the supportieces arranged.

ends of said side ralls; a

ends of said side rails; a

ing arms of said foot rest, said side rails being provided with a plurality of holes ada ted to upperends; adjustable side pieces arranged across and pivoted to said fixed side pieces; I

axles carried by said side pieces; side rails slotted to receive the upper ends of said adjustable side pieces pivotally mounted on said fixed sideieces; vertically arr ed linl s pivoted at t e forward ends of said side rails; side bars pivoted to the up er ends of said vertically arranged links an said fixed side ieces; a foot rest; supportin arms there 'or pivotally secured to the orward ends of said side rails; and a latch adapted to hold said foot rest adjustably in position and to lock the said carriage in its collapsed or folded osition.

10. n a. folding carriage, the combination with the pivoted side rails; a seatcarried thereby; a foot rest; supporting arms therefor pivotally secured to the forward pair of latch rods having finger pieces at their inner ends slidably arranged through the sup orting arms of said foot rest; hangers for-tl fe inner ends of said latch rods throu h which they are slidably arranged; coilef s rings arranged on said latch rods with t eir inner, ends bearing against the hangers therefor; and collars secured to said latch rods ada ted to receive the. thrust of said springs w ereb' said latch rods are held normally outwar said side rails being provided with a plurality of holes adapted to receive said latch rods for adjustably supporting said foot rest, said latch rods being adapted to automatically engage said side rails for holding the carriage in a colla sad or folded position.

11. In ,a fo ding carriage, the combination with the pivoted side rails; a seat carried thereby; a foot rest; supporting arms therefor pivotally secured to the forward pair of latch rods having finger pieces at thelr inner ends slidablyarranged through the supporting arms of said foot rest; hangers for the inner ends of said latch rods through which they are slidably arranged; and springs arran ed to hold said latch rods normall outwar said side rails being provided wit a plurality of 3 holes adapted to receive said latch rods for adjustably supporting said foot rest, said latch rods being adapted to automatically engage said side rails for holding the carriage in a collapsed or folded position.

12. In a folding carriage, the combination with the pivoted side rails, of a seat carried thereby; a foot rest; supporting arms therefor pivotally secured to the forward ends of said side rails; a pair of latch rods having finger pieces at their inner ends slidably arranged through the supporting arms of said foot rest; hangers for the inner ends of said latch rods through which they are slidabl arranged; coiled springs arranged on sai latch rods with their inner ends hearing against the hangers therefor; and collars secured to said latch rods adapted to receive the thrust of said springs Whereb said latch rods are held normally outwar said side rails being provided with a plurality of holes adapted to receive said latch rods for adjustably supporting said foot rest.

13. In a folding carnage, the combination with the pivoted side rails, of a seat carried thereby; a foot rest; supporting arms therefor pivotally secured to "the forward ends of said side rails; a air of latch rods having finger pieces at their inner ends slidably arranged through the supporting arms of said foot rest; hangers for the inner ends of said latch rods through which they are orting arms therefor pivotall secured to t e orWard ends of saidside rai s; and a latch adapted to hold said foot rest adjustabl in posltion and to hold the carriage in its to ded or collapsed position.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal inthe presence of two witnesses.

JAMES E. LOSHBOUGH.

Witnesses O'r'ro. HUNT, CYRUS SEILER. 

